In - State Venues & Lessons
Concert Series | Excellence in the Community
All Excellence in the Community concerts are free and open to the public!
Excellence in the Community is an arts non profit established in 2005 on the premise that Utah’s best musicians and dancers represent a powerful resource for enhancing communities. We raise money to create more and better performance opportunities for Utah artists. We work with a wide range of artists and wide range of musical styles.
Our concept is to use quality music to bring people together. By offering our events free to the public people of all ages can come together to celebrate the accomplishments of Utah artists. We want families to bring their children to these events. We call our concept Music to Match the Mountains. More information is available at www.excellenceconcerts.org
Salt Lake Special | Venue
Every Thursday
3030 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: General admission $7, students $5 if they bring their student ID
Want to swing dance like those hepcats in the old timey movies? Swing on down to Salt Lake Special and learn dances like Lindy Hop, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, and Balboa.
Salt City Swing | Progressive Lessons
Every Wednesday & Thursday depending on level
3030 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Time: (lesson) 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 (Four Four Weeks see website)
ALL LESSON PACKAGES INCLUDE AT LEAST 4 CLASSES, ONCE A WEEK, THAT BUILD ON MATERIAL COVERED IN PREVIOUS CLASSES. FOR THIS REASON, DROP-INS ARE TYPICALLY NOT ALLOWED. IF YOU HAVE TO MISS A CLASS, WE'LL TRY OUR BEST TO HELP YOU CATCH UP. MISSED CLASSES DO NOT COUNT AS CREDIT TOWARDS FUTURE CLASSES.
Vintage Swing Dance | Club
Every Saturday
15 Field House Dr, Provo, UT 84604
Time: (lesson) 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (dance) 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $1
Ever wanted to learn how to dance like the people in La La Land, Swing Kids, or It's a Wonderful Life? Come check us out, jam to some big band swing, and make some awesome new friends!
USU Big Band Swing Club | Club
Every Thursday
Utah State University in HPER room 102
Time: (lesson) 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (dance) 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $2 (Free for Members)
Membership for the School Year $15
The USU Big Band Swing Club is a Dance Club at Utah State University dedicated to the teaching and preservation of dances from the big band era such as the Lindy Hop, Charleston, East Coast Swing, and Balboa. We celebrate the Jazz music that was once popular in dance clubs from the '20s to '40s. We invite all to participate and to be a part of great American history, and to help it live on with us today!
Moab Swing Dance Community | Venue
Every Tuesdays
Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC)
Time: (lesson) 7:00 pm and at 7:45 pm(dance) 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: Free although a $5 donation is suggested
Join us for Swing and Blues Dance Night at every Tuesday night at the MARC, brought to you by the Moab Swing Dance Community.
Have you been dancing a while? We're offering a progressive intermediate lesson at 7 pm.
Never danced a step in your life? Never fear! Join us for a beginner drop-in lesson at 7:45 pm (no experience or partner necessary!).
Second Saturday Swing Dances | Venue
2nd Saturdays of the month
Location: Washington City Community Center ( 305 Community Center Drive,Washington, Utah 84780
Time: (lesson) 7:30 pm and at 7:45 pm(dance) 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: (lesson) $1 + admission fee (Dance) $5 (cash only)
Big Events In and Out of State
Lindy Diversion: Where Swing Meets Blues | Out of State
February 21 -24 2020
Denver , CO
Lindy Diversion branches out a bit more to include dances such as Tap, Blues, and Jazz. There are no competitions at Lindy Diversion; the focus is on the workshop classes and the often spectacular live music and social dancing. Just like at our other events, you can find some of the best in the world at our event. Look forward to engaging classes, live music to dance to all night, and some killer performances this February
Swingin' at the Savoy | Out of State
February 28, March 1 2020
Oakland , CA
Swingin’ at the Savoy is an event to celebrate Lindy Hop & Jazz, the joy of the dance and the music, their heritage and history. It takes place every year in February to follow on in the foot steps of the tradition established by the Northern California Lindy Society (NCLS) with the Frankie Manning weekends. The event is open to dancers of all ages and promotes Lindy Hop & Jazz dance and music education, open-mindedness, playfulness, and creativity. Its goal is to help build and strengthen the Lindy Hop community.
Lindyland | Out of State
May 15-17 2020
Los Angeles, CA
This weekend-long event hosted by the UCLA Swing Dance Club comes in two parts. Lindyland will be held on UCLA's world-famous campus in the Kerchoff Grand Salon. For even Moore dancing fun, join us at the Moore Dance Studio in Brentwood (a 10 minute drive from UCLA). Entire weekend pass is only $40!
Events
OECC Big Band Valentine's Dinner Dance | Chasin' The Bands
February 14, 2020
Ogden Eccles Conference Center
Primary address: 2415 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, UT 84401
Time: 6:00 Pm
Cost: $45 -$80
"Love is in the air!" Our annual Valentine's Dinner Dance returns to the grand ballroom stage at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center on February 14th!
Join us for a romantic night featuring LIVE Jazz & Swing music from the finest musicians in the state: Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band & the Voodoo Orchestra of SoundHouse. Begin your evening with a candle-lit dinner and cocktail party while being serenaded by live musicians and conclude the night by dancing on our 1,000+ square foot ballroom dance floor
Tribute to Joe McQueen | Excellence in the Community
February 19, 2020
Excellence in the Community and Utah Black Chamber honor Black History Month by featuring prominent Black artists from Utah!
This concert pays tribute to the legendary musician and activist Joe McQueen who passed away recently at the humble age of 100! Joe McQueen was a mentor and hero to countless Utah musicians.
Your ticket to this concert has been paid for by our generous donors!
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